ASCRS Main Stage events recognize the early pioneers of ophthalmology as well as those continuing the legacy today with preeminent named lectures and keynote speakers, innovative symposia, and meaningful awards and honors.
ASCRS Program
Main Stage
This Main Stage event features the interviews with the incoming and outgoing ASCRS president, presentation of the ASCRS Hall of Fame and the ASCRS Educator Award, as well as other important updates and honors from the Society. It will also kickoff the ASCRS 50th Anniversary Celebration!
This Main Stage event features the Binkhorst Lecture. The Binkhorst Lecture and medal were established in 1975 in honor of intraocular lens (IOL) pioneer Cornelius D. Binkhorst, MD (1912–1995). This medal is awarded to an individual who has followed in Dr. Binkhorst's footsteps with outstanding contributions to the understanding and practice of anterior segment surgery.
The 2024 Cornelius D. Binkhorst, MD, Lecture will be delivered by Mitchell Weikert, MD.
The 2024 Cornelius D. Binkhorst, MD, Lecture will be delivered by Mitchell Weikert, MD.
This Main Stage event includes the Lindstrom Symposium, which includes presentations in the areas of cataract, refractive, cornea, and glaucoma surgery. It culminates with the Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, Lecture, which was established in 2021 to recognize the exceptional contributions made by Dr. Lindstrom to ASCRS and ophthalmology, and honors individuals who have made significant contributions in anterior segment surgery.
The 2024 Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, Lecture will be delivered by Renato Ambrosio Jr., MD, PhD.
The 2024 Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, Lecture will be delivered by Renato Ambrosio Jr., MD, PhD.
This Main Stage event is dedicated to the Charles D. Kelman, MD, Innovator’s Lecture and features other presentations focused on innovation in ophthalmology. The Innovator’s Lecture honors the work of individuals whose creativity has benefited ophthalmologists and their patients. Charles D. Kelman, MD (1930–2004), presented the first lecture in 1985. In recognition of the ongoing contribution of Dr. Kelman to anterior segment surgery, the lecture was renamed for him in 2003.
The 2024 Charles D. Kelman, MD, Innovator’s Lecture will be delivered by David Chang, MD.
The 2024 Charles D. Kelman, MD, Innovator’s Lecture will be delivered by David Chang, MD.
Other events that historically have taken place on the ASCRS Main Stage include the X-Rounds: Refractive Surgery to the Max symposium and the Best of ASCRS symposium.
